2 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
Hydrogel mechanics below swelling equilibrium
A. Chao Correas, Y. Feng, R. W. Style +1
Hydrogels are versatile materials due to their softness and ability to undergo large changes in water content. Their mechanics, however, are complex, being a tight coupling between…
cond-mat.soft2026
Element-deletion-enhanced digital image correlation for automated crack detection and tracking in lattice materials
Alessandra Lingua, Arturo Chao Correas, François Hild +1
Architected materials can exhibit remarkable combinations of stiffness, strength, and toughness, yet their application is currently limited by an incomplete understanding of how cr…